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Geoffrey Asmus

Sun, Dec 13  ·  6:00 PM
Comedy Store - La Jolla, La Jolla

A live event at Comedy Store - La Jolla. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Hadestown (Touring)

Sun, Dec 13  ·  1:00 PM
Fred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center,Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks

A Theatre arts and theatre event at Fred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center,Thousand Oaks. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Kevin Flournoy

Sun, Dec 13  ·  6:00 PM
Humphreys Backstage Live, San Diego

A Pop music event at Humphreys Backstage Live. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Lea Salonga - Ages 21+

Sun, Dec 13  ·  7:00 PM
Yaamava Theater, Highland

An Other music event at Yaamava Theater. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Marlon Wayans

Sun, Dec 13  ·  6:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

A Comedy arts and theatre event at Brea Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Muckenthaler Holiday Festival

Sun, Dec 13  ·  12:00 to 4:00 PM
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton

Free holiday festival at the Muckenthaler cultural center, with free parking.

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RAMONES X

Sun, Dec 13  ·  7:00 PM
Constellation Room, Santa Ana

A Rock music event at Constellation Room. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Slackfest West

Sun, Dec 13  ·  3:00 PM
House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim

A Rock music event at House of Blues Anaheim. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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The Bobby Lees

Sun, Dec 13  ·  8:00 PM
Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

An Other music event at Belly Up Tavern. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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The Nutcracker

Sun, Dec 13  ·  2:00 PM
Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Long Beach

A Dance arts and theatre event at Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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The Wiz (Touring)

Sun, Dec 13  ·  1:00 PM
McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert

A Theatre arts and theatre event at McCallum Theatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Tommy Davidson

Sun, Dec 13  ·  6:00 PM
Ontario Improv, Ontario

A Comedy arts and theatre event at Ontario Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Will Johns

Sun, Dec 13  ·  8:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach

A Rock music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Bob Baker Marionette Theater Hallowe'en Spooktacular

Select dates through Nov 8  ·  Select dates and times
Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles

A family-friendly hour-long boo-sical revue with 100+ puppets and a Dia de los Muertos sequence. (Start date shown as September.)

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First Thursdays Art Walk

First Thursday of every month
Laguna Beach

On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.

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